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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.33, 1,952 and 1,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.33, 1,952 and 1,084.52 is: 1,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.33 : 1,952 = 1,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.33/1,952 = 1,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.33x = 1,952 × 1,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.33x = 2,116,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,983.04/1,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.78

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